This list provides a starting point for additional assistance with, and information regarding, services available to women in the local area. Related categories include Children’s Services, Medical, and Pregnancy.
AGAPE FAMILY SHELTER
(Lebanon Rescue Mission)
Shelter for homeless women and their children.
717-273-2301
139 S. Ninth Street, Lebanon
https://www.lebanonrescuemission.org/what-we-do/agape-family-shelter/
BABIES
(Healthy Baby Helpline)
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Provides information to those who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant.
800-986-BABY
BABY LOVE
Provides free services designed to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals who are struggling with addictions. Program is part of Hamilton Health Center.
866-530-2229
www.babylove.hamiltonhealthcenter.com
BETHESDA MISSION
Offers a place of healing, change and hope for women in need of addiction recovery.
717-257-4442
www.bethesdamission.org
BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES
If you are pregnant and don’t know what to do, Bethany can provide free, confidential support to help you determine your path forward.
(Harrisburg location)
717-238-3549
2101 N. Front St., Building 1, Suite 201, Harrisburg
www.bethany.org
BRETHREN HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Helps homeless and low-income individuals and families achieve their potential
717-233-6016
219 Hummel St., Harrisburg
www.bha-pa.org
BRIDGE OF HOPE HARRISBURG AREA
Vision is for communities in both Dauphin and Cumberland counties where no family is homeless.
717-635-5957
PO Box 15212, Harrisburg 17105
www.harrisburg.bridgeofhopeinc.org
CARLISLE AREA FAMILY LIFE CENTER
Mission is to protect the unborn through emotional, material, and educational support of women and families.
717-243-1918
155 N. Hanover St. Carlisle
https://carlisleareafamilylifecenter.org
COMMUNITY CHECK UP-CENTER
Provides comprehensive healthcare to women and children in South Harrisburg as well as the Tri-County area. No one is ever denied services due to lack of insurance or an inability to pay.
Pediatrics, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Women, 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Tuesdays and Fridays
717-233-1700
38C Hall Manor, Harrisburg
www.communitycheckupcenter.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION OF LEBANON COUNTY
Provides support, sanctuary and assistance to all victims of violence in the communities of Lebanon County.
717-273-7190
866-686-0451
www.dviolc.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
800-799-SAFE (7233)
TTY: 800-787-3224
https://www.thehotline.org/help/
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES OF CUMBERLAND & PERRY COUNTIES
800-852-2102
http://www.dvscp.org
EVERGREEN HOUSE
(Catholic Charities)
Provides a safe, secure, nurturing environment for women recovering from addiction. .
120 Willow Road, Suite B, Harrisburg
717-412-4594
http://www.cchbg.org/get-help/substance-abuse-services/
FAMILY HEALTH COUNCIL OF CENTRAL PA
Works with hospitals, federally funded community health centers, free-standing clinics, direct-service agencies, WIC centers, HIV/AIDS service organizations, and other community-based organizations to provide services to thousands, who might otherwise go without needed care.
717-761-7380
www.fhccp.org
GREATER HARRISBURG HEALTHY START
(Program of Hamilton Health Center)
Mission is to improve the health and well-being of pregnant and postpartum women, their babies, families and the community by providing comprehensive supportive services in the communities where they live.
717-909-1278
110 S. 17th St., Harrisburg
www.harrisburghealthystart.com
HEART OF MARY PREGNANCY SUPPORT SERVICES
Provides free life-affirming solutions to any woman or man facing an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy throughout the pregnancy until the child turns one.
717-843-7986
26 E. College Ave., York
LIGHTHOUSE OUTREACH CENTER
An interdenominational ministry that outreaches to both churched and unchurched women in need of transitional housing.
717-236-0735
1839 Market St., Harrisburg
www.lighthouseoutreachhbg.org
LIFELINE PREGNANCY CARE CENTER
Goal is to help women and families from the time they find out they are pregnant until their children are about age six.
Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
717-692-2183
403 Union St., Millersburg
www.lifeline-pcc.org
LIFEPATH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
Operates programs for women and children.
717-845-7662
363-373 West Market Street, York
www.lifepathyork.org
LOURDESHOUSE MATERNITY HOME
(Catholic Charities)
Provides specialized, comprehensive maternity care and residential services to women in need in South Central Pennsylvania.
717-412-4865
120 Willow Road, Suite A., Harrisburg
http://www.cchbg.org/get-help/maternity-pregnancy-services/
MORNINGSTAR PREGNANCY SERVICES
Pregnancy-related services and information including free pregnancy tests.
3837 Walnut St., Harrisburg
717-220-3544
503 Bridge St., #10, New Cumberland
717-901-5433
35 S. Union St., Middletown
717-827-6129
www.morningstarclinics.com
PENNSYLVANIA BREAST CANCER COALITION
800-377-8828
2397 Quentin Road, Suite B, Lebanon
www.pabreastcancer.org
PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
Responsible for advising the Governor on policies and legislation that impact women.
717-329-9713
https://www.governor.pa.gov/about/pennsylvania-commission-for-women/
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
One of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education.
Harrisburg Medical Center
1514 North Second Street, Harrisburg
717-234-2468
Lancaster Medical Center
31 S. Lime St., Lancaster
717-299-2891
York Medical Center
728 Beaver St., York
717-845-9681
www.plannedparenthood.org
THE PROGRAM
“It’s About Change”
Serves and supports individuals involved with the criminal justice system, primarily women and children, to prevent recidivism and promote productive lives.
717-238-9950
1515 Derry St., Harrisburg
www.theprogramhbg.org
RAPE CRISIS SERVICES – DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
800-654-1211
1101 Market St., Harrisburg
www.ywcahbg.org
REAL ALTERNATIVES
Provides life-affirming pregnancy and parenting support services.
888-LIFE-AID
www.realalternatives.org
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Information at U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
www.eeoc.gov
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-656-HOPE (4673)
www.rainn.org
Me Too Movement
www.metoomvmt.org
SHALOM HOUSE
Provides temporary shelter for women and children who have nowhere else to go. .
717-232-3482
www.shalomhouse.net
SILENCE OF MARY HOME
Serves the poor and homeless
717-737-4107 (office)
www.thesilenceofmary.org
UPMC PINNACLEHEALTH WOMEN’S HEALTH
Offers comprehensive care from experts in women’s health.
717-231-8900
https://www.pinnaclehealth.org/our-services/womens-health/
WIC
A federally funded program that provides nutrition services, breastfeeding support, health care and social service referrals, and healthy foods.
800-WIC-WINS (942-9467)
www.pawic.com
Services available at Hamilton Health Center
717-230-3979
WILLOW WAY and CRESCENT WAY
(Catholic Charities)
Transitional housing for women in recovery.
717-412-4594
http://www.cchbg.org/get-help/substance-abuse-services/
WOMEN’S CARE CENTER OF YORK
Provides free, confidential counseling, support and education to women facing unplanned pregnancies.
717-854-6285
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
40 S. Richland Ave., York
http://www.womenscarecenter.org/locations/york/
YWCA OF GREATER HARRISBURG
The following housing options are coordinated by the YWCA: 30-day Emergency Shelter, Transitional and Bridge Housing, Single Room Occupancy, and Permanent Housing for Persons with Disabilities.
717-234-7931
1101 Market St., Harrisburg
www.ywcahbg.org